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# Jean Adrien Mercier (1899–1995)

Jean Adrien Mercier is an artist with 131 auction lots recorded since 2008, median price $358. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Jean Adrien Mercier is recorded as sold in 2026 for $1,676; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Jean Adrien Mercier work worth?

Across 117 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jean Adrien Mercier work is $358.

The median Jean Adrien Mercier work on paper sells for $335 across 70 lots.

The median Jean Adrien Mercier painting sells for $781 across 16 lots.

The median Jean Adrien Mercier print sells for $335 across 13 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Jean Adrien Mercier work on papers typically sell for $167–$558 (the middle half of 68 sold lots).

Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 15 | $335‡ | $6,629 | 86.7% | 2026-05-21 |
| Paintings | 16 | $781‡ | $4,239‡ | — | 2026-04-16 |
| Works on Paper | 78 | $335‡ | $3,458‡ | 89.7% | 2026-04-21 |
| Photography | 1 | $167‡ | $167‡ | — | 2016-06-01 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 6 | $3,761‡ | $6,629 | — | 2026-05-21 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

Jean Adrien Mercier's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (15 lots) median $335 with 86.7% sell-through. Paintings (16 lots) median $781, record $4,239. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified. A typical Jean Adrien Mercier painting sells for around 2.3× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 6 lots) the median is $3,761.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $49–$335‡ | $94‡ | $424‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $88–$720‡ | $199‡ | $1,020 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $502–$809‡ | $725‡ | $4,239‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $1,092–$2,008‡ | $1,115‡ | $2,119‡ |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 68 | $167–$558‡ | $335‡ | $3,458‡ |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2014 | $6,629 |
| Paintings | 2019 | $4,239‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $4,064 |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $3,458‡ |
| Paintings | 2019 | $2,119‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $1,896‡ |
| Photography | 2016 | $167‡ |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

The highest recorded result in each medium. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Jean Adrien Mercier worth?

Across 117 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jean Adrien Mercier work is $358. The median Jean Adrien Mercier work on paper sells for $335 across 70 lots. The median Jean Adrien Mercier painting sells for $781 across 16 lots. The median Jean Adrien Mercier print sells for $335 across 13 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Jean Adrien Mercier work on papers typically sell for $167–$558 (the middle half of 68 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Jean Adrien Mercier work on paper?

Based on 70 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jean Adrien Mercier work on paper is $335. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Jean Adrien Mercier's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Jean Adrien Mercier work on paper is $3,458. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is the average price of a Jean Adrien Mercier painting?

Based on 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jean Adrien Mercier painting is $781. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Jean Adrien Mercier's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Jean Adrien Mercier painting is $4,239. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is the average price of a Jean Adrien Mercier print?

Based on 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jean Adrien Mercier print is $335. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Jean Adrien Mercier's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Jean Adrien Mercier print is $6,629.

### What is the average price of a small Jean Adrien Mercier work on paper?

Based on 68 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Jean Adrien Mercier work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $335, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a small Jean Adrien Mercier painting?

Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Jean Adrien Mercier painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $725, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Jean Adrien Mercier's auction record?

Jean Adrien Mercier's auction record is $6,629, set in 2014.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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Historical auction data, not investment advice. Prices are premium-inclusive USD where the buyer's premium is recorded. Figures marked † are hammer prices (buyer's premium not included); ‡ marks a price whose basis is not yet verified. Non-USD results are converted at the sale month's rate.